Princeton Town Briefs

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Town council discusses loan authorization, internal borrowing, and fees

Quick view

The Town of Princeton council met in a special meeting to discuss several important topics. The council voted to adopt the 2021 Loan Authorization Bylaw, which allows the town to borrow $7 million to upgrade the water and sanitary sewer systems. This is a major step forward for the town's infrastructure. The council also approved the 2021 Internal Borrowing Bylaw, which allows the town to temporarily transfer funds from the Future Amenity Reserve Fund to the Land Sales Reserve Fund. This will help the town purchase land for future development. Additionally, the council adopted the 2021 Fees and Charges Amendment 1 Bylaw, which updates fees for services such as business licenses and permits. This will help the town generate revenue and support local businesses.
FACT · Decisions / recommendations

What was decided (or proposed)

  • passed — 2021 Loan Authorization Bylaw: The council voted to adopt the 2021 Loan Authorization Bylaw, which allows the town to borrow $7 million to upgrade the water and sanitary sewer systems. [11]
  • passed — 2021 Internal Borrowing Bylaw: The council approved the 2021 Internal Borrowing Bylaw, which allows the town to temporarily transfer funds from the Future Amenity Reserve Fund to the Land Sales Reserve Fund. [10]
  • passed — 2021 Fees and Charges Amendment 1 Bylaw: The council adopted the 2021 Fees and Charges Amendment 1 Bylaw, which updates fees for services such as business licenses and permits. [9]
FACT · Next

What comes next

  • The next steps for the town's infrastructure projects will be determined by the council's decisions. The loan authorization bylaw will be sent to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs for approval, while the internal borrowing bylaw will be implemented to help the town purchase land for future development.
FACT · Delegations

Who spoke

  • Staff — The council to adopt the 2021 Loan Authorization Bylaw, the 2021 Internal Borrowing Bylaw, and the 2021 Fees and Charges Amendment 1 Bylaw.
CONTEXT · Who may be affected

Stakes & interests

Infrastructure

The town's water and sanitary sewer systems are in need of upgrade, and the loan authorization bylaw will provide the necessary funding. The internal borrowing bylaw will also help the town purchase land for future development.

Economy

The council's decisions will have a significant impact on the town's economy. The loan authorization bylaw will generate revenue for the town, while the internal borrowing bylaw will help the town purchase land for future development.

FACT · By item

Item notes

Every business item from the published agenda is listed here. Full agenda.

6 STAFF REPORTS

STAFF REPORTS — Town council would receives the Alternative Approval Process-Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1003, 2021 results report. Staff Report-Loan Authorization APP Results Signed Certificate [8][12]

“THAT Council receives the Alternative Approval Process-Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1003, 2021 results report. Staff Report-Loan Authorization APP Results Signed Certificate for AAP_Redacted [8][12]”

10 BYLAWS AND RESOLUTIONS

BYLAWS AND RESOLUTIONS — Town council would adopt the Town of Princeton Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1003, 2021. 2021 Loan Authorization Adoption Report 2021 Loan Authorization Bylaw 10.2 2021 Internal Bor [5][6][7][9][10][11]

“THAT Council adopt the Town of Princeton Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1003, 2021. 2021 Loan Authorization Adoption Report 2021 Loan Authorization Bylaw 10.2 2021 Internal Borrowing Bylaw THAT Council adopt the Town of Princeton Internal Borrowing Bylaw No. 1005, 2021. 2021 Intern [5][6][7][9][10][11]”

6.1 Alternative Approval Process Results for Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1003, 2021

The council received the Alternative Approval Process-Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1003, 2021 results report. [12]

“THAT Council receives the Alternative Approval Process-Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1003, 2021 results report. [12]”

10.1 2021 Loan Authorization Bylaw

The council adopted the 2021 Loan Authorization Bylaw, which allows the town to borrow $7 million to upgrade the water and sanitary sewer systems. [11]

“THAT Council adopt the Town of Princeton Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1003, 2021. [11]”

10.2 2021 Internal Borrowing Bylaw

The council approved the 2021 Internal Borrowing Bylaw, which allows the town to temporarily transfer funds from the Future Amenity Reserve Fund to the Land Sales Reserve Fund. [10]

“THAT Council adopt the Town of Princeton Internal Borrowing Bylaw No. 1005, 2021. [10]”

10.3 2021 Fees and Charges Amendment 1 Bylaw

The council adopted the 2021 Fees and Charges Amendment 1 Bylaw, which updates fees for services such as business licenses and permits. [9]

“THAT Council adopt the Town of Princeton Fees and Charges Amendment 1 Bylaw No. 1007, 2021. [9]”

Open questions

  • What are the next steps for the town's infrastructure projects?

Sources

  1. CivicWeb meeting
  2. Agenda document
  3. YouTube recording
  4. Special Meeting Agenda - 14 Jul 2021 — Agenda Package
  5. 2021 Fees and Charges Amendment 1
  6. 2021 Internal Borrowing Adoption Report
  7. 2021 Loan Authorization Adoption Report
  8. Signed Certificate for AAP_Redacted
  9. 2021 Fees and Charges Bylaw Amendment 1
  10. 2021 Internal Borrowing Bylaw
  11. 2021 Loan Authorization Bylaw
  12. Staff Report-Loan Authorization APP Results

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Brief 628 · 2021-07-14